Pulse of the Planet Podcast with Jim ...
Each weekday, Pulse of the Planet provides its listeners with a two-minute sound portrait of Planet Earth, tracking the rhythms of nature, culture and science worldwide and blending interviews and extraordinary natural sound.
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Nano Clean
Inspired by the fine structure of cicada wings, nano-sized spikes actually impale bacteria.
2 min
1002
Smartphones, Smartclothes
We're all carrying nanotechnology in our pockets; soon we'll be wearing it, too.
2 min
1003
Feasting the Three Kings
The Christmas season in Puerto Rico lasts from Thanksgiving to January, and it's filled with traditional local music.
2 min
1004
Russian Orthodox Christmas
A blending of traditions from Russia's past.
2 min
1005
Twelfth Night
It's said that at midnight on Twelfth Night, farm animals start talking.
2 min
1006
Russian Christmas in Alaska
In rural Alaska, carolers wend their way from house to house, sharing in communal gifts.
2 min
1007
Hawaiian-Japanese New Year
New Year's in Hawaii meant a feast of traditional Japanese foods.
2 min
1008
Hogmanay
According to Scottish legend, visitors to your door on the night of Hogamanay, will determine your luck for the New Year.
2 min
1009
Anniversary Program
Our 7000th broadcast!
2 min
1010
Starring
Russian traders left the legacy of their traditions in Anchorage Alaska, including the Christmas-time practice of Starring.
2 min
1011
When Christmas was Illegal
There was a time when the singing of Christmas carols could land you in jail.
1 min
1012
Roots of Christmas
Some of our most enduring Christmas traditions date back to the pre-Christian era.
2 min
1013
Christmas Eve in Woodstock
In "the most famous small town in the world", how will Santa arrive this year?
2 min
1014
Bonfires on the Levee
Celebrating Christmas eve with a 20 foot pyre of wood and wire.
2 min
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Las Posadas
Commemorating Mary and Joseph's search for lodging in Bethlehem
2 min
1016
The Etymology of Christmas
Ever wonder where "Xmas" came from?
2 min
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All I Want For Christmas is a Relativity Cloud
With a little help from quantum physics, Santa could have all the time he needs to make Christmas deliveries.
2 min
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Nano-Toymaking
200 million presents is a big load for any sleigh.
2 min
1019
Santa's Secret
What if Santa Claus got the flu and an ordinary mortal had to cover for him?
2 min
1020
Kalas
Dipping into the Doop of ancestral Sweden.
2 min
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A Crown of Candles
Young Swedish girls represent Saint Lucia in an early morning ritual.
2 min
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Santa Lucia
Rituals of light in the darkness of winter.
2 min
1023
Parranda
Christmas caroling - Puerto Rican Style!
2 min
1024
Breaking Bread
The Polish Christmas tradition of Wigilia.
2 min
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Chasing Mr. Claus
Switzerland's Klausjagen blends a Christian holiday with a much older celebration.
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